Long Beach confirms first human case of West Nile in California this year
The person was hospitalized with neuroinvasive illness and is currently recovering at home, Long Beach said in a statement.
Police look for hit-and-run driver who seriously hurt pedestrian on 2nd Street
The crash happened on Naples Island last month.
Harbor Commission OKs $1.05B budget for Port with increased capital improvement spending
Port officials noted the increase in spending reflects a 53.7% increase in capital expenditures compared to the prior year, to $571.8 million, as work continues on delivering the Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility.
Ex-parks superintendent charged with secretly recording naked lifeguards in Orange County
Kevin Pearsall, who lives in Long Beach, is accused of secretly filming 23 people in the men’s locker room at Bolsa Chica State Beach Lifeguard Headquarters.
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Where to watch fireworks in and around Long Beach this 4th of July
There’s a supersized fireworks show planned all along the city’s coastline on July 4, a June 26 celebration at the Port of LA and a July 3 show in Los…
California is getting ready to increase a health insurance tax. Will it affect your premium?
A family of four could pay $400 more a year in premiums — but the tax still needs federal approval from the Trump administration to take effect.
Man charged with manslaughter, hit-and-run in crash that killed woman crossing West Long Beach street
If convicted, he could face up to 4 years and 11 months in jail, according to prosecutors.
California may force the release of 911 calls at immigration detention centers in an attempt to reveal human rights abuses
Experts say human rights violations have gone unchecked at the facilities. If passed, the new law could hand the state and the public a powerful new oversight tool.
California billionaire tax proposal has enough support to get on the November ballot, official says
It would impose a one-time, 5% tax on individuals whose net worth exceeds $1 billion and who were living in the state as of Jan. 1, 2026.
Long Beach is hosting 55 free World Cup watch parties. Here’s how it’s going so far and how to attend.
After a few weeks on Pine Avenue, the parties will spread across the city.
Long Beach unveils early designs for new Pride Plaza, LGBTQ+ district
Before starting work, officials are asking for feedback.